WE SUPPORT FAMILIES & PROFESSIONALS
Our vision is for all Georgia's infants and young children to be safe and nurtured through consistent, caregiving relationships in order to reach their fullest potential.
FREE WEBINAR
Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health: Birth to Five Training Module
Webinar Instructions and Links
Instructions on completing this training is detailed below.
STEP 1: Prior to viewing the webinar, please complete an online pre-test by clicking here.
STEP 2: To access the training, follow this link: GA-AIMH Training Module. This link will direct you to a YouTube video of the training recording.
STEP 3: Upon the completion of this webinar, please take the online post-test by clicking here.
Note: In order to receive your certificate of completion, you must complete the post-survey.
Objective:
Thank you for participating in the Foundations of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) training provided by the Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health: Birth to Five (GA-AIMH). The vision of GA-AIMH is for all Georgia's infants and young children to be safe and nurtured through consistent, caregiving relationships in order to reach their fullest potential. We aim to do this by supporting a range of early childhood professionals who address the social, emotional, and developmental needs of young children and their families. This training process includes three parts:
- Pre-Training Survey
- Training Video
- Post-Training Survey
Circle of Security Parenting Groups
You are invited to join Circle of Security Parenting Groups (Virtual and In-person offerings) for Kinship, Foster, and Adoptive parents who reside in DFCS Regions 5 and 6*. This is a FREE 8-week session, please register! The group is for parents with children ages birth to 6 years old.
Learn how to:
- Understand your child’s needs
- Help your child feel more secure
- Help your child manage emotions
- Have a safe, happy relationship with your child
- Manage challenging behaviors effectively
- Build your child's self- esteem
- Increase confidence in your parenting skills
- For more information about Circle of Security Parenting, please visit https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/.
This program also includes weekly incentives. Participants will receive a $20 gas card for each session participation as well as for completing a pre- and post-surveys. A total of $200 in gas cards can be received for full participation.
Date: Groups begin the week of September 25th
For more information, please contact Jessica Porter at 404-309-8301 or [email protected]
FREE VIRTUAL
Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5) Clinical Training
Presenter:
Korinne H. Babel PhD, LPC, CPCS, NCC, RPT
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE MEETINGS BELOW.
(all three days required)
Eligibility Requirements
- Mental health clinicians or graduate level students enrolled in a clinical program
- Serve infants and young children (birth to five)
- Available for the entire duration of the training
Objective
Provide a foundation for understanding the DC:0-5 diagnostic system and support providers in adopting the approach, understanding the multi-axial system, and utilizing the classification system in their work with children from birth through age five. Clinicians will be supported in adopting approaches to diagnosis and assessment that are developmentally informed, relationship-based and culturally competent.
FREE VIRTUAL
DC:0-5 Overview Training
Presenter:
Korinne H. Babel PhD, LPC, CPCS, NCC, RPT
The Overview Training provides a foundation for understanding this diagnostic system for professionals who work with infants and young children.
ZERO TO THREE’s Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5) is the only developmentally sensitive classification system for diagnosing mental health and developmental disorders in infants and young children.
This training will provide participants with an overview of the background, approach, and content areas of DC:0-5™. It is particularly helpful for allied professionals in understanding the importance of developmentally appropriate diagnostic practices. Participants will consider how this knowledge informs their roles in working with infants, young children, and their families.
Who:
Multi-disciplinary professionals involved in infant and early childhood services who want to better understand the DC:05TM classification system. The Overview Training does not prepare licensed professionals to use the tool for diagnosis.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE MEETINGS BELOW.
Explore Our Work
Support Children's Mental Health
The early years of a child’s life provide a key opportunity to establish safe and secure relationships to support healthy social and emotional development. Watch the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) video; it promotes early relational health and empowers caregivers to support children’s mental health.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health - GEEARS
When most of us consider infant and toddler care, we think of pediatrician check-ups, immunizations, and vision and hearing screenings. But mental health for infants and toddlers? Babies do have mental health—and it’s a critical springboard into a life of well-being. Hear about the policy advances that GEEARS and its partners have achieved on behalf of Georgia’s youngest children.
Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, child care, financial assistance, job training and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Are you an expecting or new mom experiencing mental health challenges?
Get support by phone or text at: 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
Available toll-free in English and Spanish. TTY Users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746.
Partners
Sponsors
Contributions from community partners like you, help to support this mission and expand access for infant mental health to more families in need. You can play a critical role in the success of this program by making a charitable donation (button below).
On the giving page, under designation, select "Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health, MCCHD."
Contact Us
Address
Center for Leadership in Disability
Urban Life Building
140 Decatur Street SE
Suite 140
Atlanta, GA 30303